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Making His Own Path

Respect for the climate and natural landscape guide a Phippsburg gardener.
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Shipshape

An iconic chandlery-turned-summer-home for a notable midcoast family is ready for a new generation.
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Will Mobile Tiny Homes Ever Be Truly Accepted in Maine?

Mobile tiny home advocates are closing in on a legislative victory. But will the buildings ever be truly accepted in Maine?
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A Stitch In Time

Schoolgirl samplers provide an intriguing window into early Mainers’ lives, John Bottero says.
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Fresh as a Daisy

A floral designer’s Portland bungalow is as abundant, and breezy, as her arrangements.
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8 Pretty Pillows That Support Local Makers

Whether your style is whimsical, traditional, or worldly, there’s a Maine-stitched pillow to make your sofa pop.
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How to Arrange a Beautiful Spring Centerpiece

Channel your inner Brueghel or Bosschaert with a lush, painterly arrangement like the one Andrea Ault, of Gardiner’s Honeysuckle Way Flowers, dreamed up.
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8 Ways to Rock the Color-Block Trend

Embrace this spring’s color-block trend with modern-art-inspired pieces that square with a range of looks.
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Five Minutes with Márcia Minter

The co-founder of Portland’s Indigo Arts Alliance/former L.L.Bean creative director on collecting, power outfits, and the benefits of being married to a prolific artist.
William S. Hagar House in Richmond, Maine
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The Enduring Elegance of the William S. Hagar House

The William S. Hagar House is a lasting symbol of Richmond’s wealth.
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Old House, New Spin

A young couple welcomes a reimagined kitchen and bath—and a son! — into their historic Saco home.
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Modern Design Lovers: Here’s Your Dream Home

We’re crushing on this artful beachfront retreat.
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